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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
3
Fragmentary notice from The Star references department expenses for readers benefit and mentions personal items possibly inserted free. Text is incomplete but indicates a public notice style.
Public sale notice for three Winchester city lots under a deed of trust from G Clarence S to J M Steck trustee. Sale on November 19 1908 in front of the court house, with one third cash and two annual installments, secured by bonds and a fire policy, describing each lot’s frontage and neighbors and listing existing debts.
A tonic made from valuable herbs and plants claims to restore healthy hair and scalp while preventing gray. It has been used successfully for scalp diseases and offers testimonials upon request. Sold by Franck Baker & Son with Mrs. M. L. Campbell in Boston and Washington as scalp specialist.
Séuimah McCullom, returning from the isthmus of Panama after four years in government service, arrived in the city last night to spend time with his mother Mrs. A. L. Stieargr at her home on North Main Street.
A Virginia letter from Albert Sydney Johnston urges voters to back William Jennings Bryan citing independence and anti White House meddling. The piece also notes local construction near Berryville Court House with the old iron fence removed and concrete curb work underway along the north yard.
In the wholesale market wheat declined by 1 to 2 cents while corn, oats, rye, and vegetables showed dull or steady activity. Butter and eggs remained firm and poultry stayed firm with hay and straw steady. Potatoes and other items traded at modest levels as prices were listed for various grains and produce.
Captain R F Gross of London, holding a British Army commission, arrived in Virginia to study Civil War battlefields. He is currently in Richmond and will tour Southern Virginia before visiting the Shenandoah Valley, including Winchester, to examine Stonewall Jackson era operations. Two of Gross’s fellow officers visited this past summer.
Cards announce the wedding of Evelyn Byrd Lee daughter of Rev William H. Lee of Gloucester Court House to Henry Hutchinson of Baltimore. The ceremony will be held in Gloucester next Thursday evening. The bride is granddaughter of Judge Richard Henry Lee of Clarke County and Mrs Elizabeth S. Kownslar, noted families in the lower valley.
By decree entered in October 1908 in the Frederick County Circuit Court chancery cause Chaire v Muse et al a public auction will be held in front of the county courthouse in Winchester Virginia at 10 o clock a m. on the listed available real estate located in Frederick County Virginia.
A contested parcel describes 10 acres of timber land with improvements, seized and offered for sale. The description names owners and encumbrances, noting a storm damaged conveyance and partial details of the property and possession.
Supt M M Lynch of Frederick County public schools returns from a southern trip through Back Creek and Opequon districts and plans further inspections. He says he is pleased with the schools visited this week and notes strong cooperation from patrons and teachers.
A 226 acre tract in Back Creek Magisterial District is described as part of a land conveyance to Bruce Mise and A Waaniefran Bryan Lovell as trustee. Sale terms require one third cash and balance in two annual installments with a deed of trust and insured buildings. Special commissioners oversee the sale under a court decree in a Virginia county.
A petition seeks a local election on liquor sales in Lynchburg. Retail Merchants urge postponement citing Christmas, while Prohibition leaders oppose the appeal. The petition will go to the court for a December ballot decision.
A grand mask carnival is announced for Thursday night at the Market Street rink with handsome prizes and printed programs. The notice emphasizes original printing and avoids copying.
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